North Carolina Vital Records Agency Information

NORTH CAROLINA VITAL RECORDS
North Carolina Vital Records issues certified copies of North Carolina birth certificates, North Carolina death certificates, North Carolina marriage records and North Carolina divorce records for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina. You may order copies of North Carolina vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

Changes to records may require payment of a $15 processing fee in addition to the charges below.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

NORTH CAROLINA MARRIAGE RECORDS
North Carolina Vital Records issues certified copies of North Carolina marriage records that can typically be used for proof of marriage and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Certified copies of North Carolina marriage records are issued to the following:

A person requesting a copy of his or her own marriage record or that of the person's spouse, sibling, parent, direct ancestor, direct descendant, stepparent, or stepchild;

A person seeking information for a legal determination of personal or property rights; or

An authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative of a person described in (1) or (2) above.

If you are not qualified to receive a certified copy, you will receive a non-certified copy.

Available North Carolina (NC) Marriage Record Types

Marriage Certified - Expedited
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from 1962 to present.

Recent Events: Certificates for recent events may not be available for ordering for up to 90 days after the event date.

First Copy:
$39.00
Additional Copies:
$15.00

Marriage Uncertified - Expedited
An uncertified copy of the marriage certificate that can be used for informational purposes only. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from 1962 to present.

Recent Events: Certificates for recent events may not be available for ordering for up to 90 days after the event date.

First Copy:
$39.00
Additional Copies:
$15.00

Marriage Record Order Methods

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VitalChek is an official service, authorized by North Carolina Vital Records, to securely order certified North Carolina (NC) vital records, like marriage records. Other online services may not be authorized by North Carolina Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

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